Tag: Boston

Netflix logo in Pride/rainbow colors The organizer’s of the so-called ‘Straight Pride Parade’ scheduled for August 31 in Boston, Massachusetts, received a cease-and-desist letter from streaming giant Netflix informing them to remove their logo from the organizer’s website as a “prospective sponsor.” The organizers, operating under the name ‘Super Happy Fun America,’ included Netflix along with dozens of other major corporations on their website. Journalist Ford Fischer was first to tweet the letter written by Netflix to the organization informing them they...

Investigators of unmarked envelopes containing a powdery substance sent to organizers of Boston’s “Straight Pride” have announced the packages did not contain a dangerous substance after all. Instead, they held only Bible verses… and glitter. Super Fun Happy America, the organizers of the event, notified the FBI after receiving the envelopes earlier this week. The Massachusetts State Police bomb squad, FBI and three area fire departments all converged on the scene to investigate the packages, suspecting they might contain a dangerous...

The apparently serious organizers of a “Straight Pride Parade” gathered for a press conference on Wednesday to announce they’d been given the green light by the city of Boston to move ahead with their event. The parade will likely take place on August 31 with everyone’s favorite alt-right homocon troll Milo Yinnopoulos serving as Grand Marshal. It sounds like a really fun time. The group’s next step is to obtain a license from the city; Boston Mayor Marty Walsh has stated he...

Milo Yiannopoulos. Because, of course, it will be. The right-wing provocateur was officially named grand marshal for Boston’s “Straight Pride” parade after Brad Pitt threatened to sue organizers for using him to promote the event last week. John Hugo, the president of Super Happy Fun America told the Boston Herald that Pitt “was not super happy” about them using his name and likeness without consent. “I really like his movies and his lawyers sent us a letter asking us to take his stuff down...

John Hugo, president of Super Happy Fun America, proposed a "Straight Pride" parade to counter LGBT Pride month."We want people to be aware that there is not only one side of things," Hugo explained. "There's a lot of people that are uncomfortable with a lot of things that are going on in our country and they're afraid to speak up."Hugo said he hopes to hold the parade in late August.Chris Evans criticized the proposal as "homophobic.""Wow! Cool initiative, fellas!!" the...

According to his Twitter profile, Chris Bartley is a proud American, a follower of Jesus, a #GaysForTrump supporter, and a 2012 Eagle Scout. He’s also one of the founding members of Super Happy Fun America, the group currently working to bring a “Straight Pride” parade to Boston later this summer. And he doesn’t give a damn what anyone thinks about him. Barley’s official bio on the Super Happy Fun America website reads: Earlier this week, we reached out to Bartley for comment on his...

The city of Boston will likely be holding a Straight Pride parade in August thanks to the work of a far-right group called Super Happy Fun America. According to its website, Super Happy Fun America wants to “celebrate the diverse history, culture, and contributions of the straight community.” The group consists of three members: President John Hugo and Vice President Mark Sahady, who identify as heterosexual, and “Gay Ambassador” Chris Bartley, who identifies as gay. Yesterday, Bartley told Queerty he’s working to bring...

Three dudes from Boston who call themselves “Super Happy Fun America” have filed for a permit to hold a “straight pride parade” in the city this summer and they’re threatening to sue if they don’t get what they want. According to its website, Super Happy Fun America wants to “celebrate the diverse history, culture, and contributions of the straight community.” The group consists of three members: President John Hugo and Vice President Mark Sahady, who identify as heterosexual, and “Gay Ambassador”...

Half the fun of pride is putting your most fabulous self together for it. There are the outfits. There are the shoes. There are sunglasses and pride t-shirts and shorts to be ironed out before the main event. But why simply shop, when you can combine it with performances, delicious food, fashion and prizes? Check out special appearances by Peppermint, Vanderpump Rules star Billie Lee, and the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus. Better yet? All pride month, Macy’s is partnering with The Trevor...